[En-bloc treatment of tumors of the hypopharyngeal-laryngeal-tracheal tract with a new isocentric multipendular technic]

Radiol Med. 1990 Apr;79(4):371-5.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors propose a new technique for the treatment of hypopharyngeal-laryngeal-tracheal tract tumors using cobalt-60 irradiation. This technique allows the simultaneous irradiation of both primary tumor and cervical lymph nodes. Therapeutically effective doses can be administered without affecting the spinal cord. The above-mentioned technique consists of 3 isocentric rotations, the widest one carried out by interposing a small lead bar shielding in the middle of the field. Dose distributions obtained in an Alderson-Rando phantom and in a patient are reported.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cobalt Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Lymphatic Irradiation / methods
  • Models, Structural
  • Patient Care Planning / methods
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*

Substances

  • Cobalt Radioisotopes